Independence for Foster Youth in Washington State

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Transitional Living Program

The TL program provides services to young adults to help them succeed; these services can include:

  • Educational services including everything from learning to read to getting ready for and getting into a college or training program.
  • Finding what kinds of jobs are out there, applying for jobs, and doing well in interviews.
  • One-on-one counseling and help getting the skills needed to live on your own such as:
    • How to manage your money.
    • How to take care of your place.
    • How to make smart spending decisions and what to do if you get into money trouble.
    • What to do if you have a child and how to be a good parent.
    • Where to go if you need to see a doctor or dentist.
    • Where to go in your community to socialize and find support.
    • How to find and keep safe housing.

You can get Transitional Living Services through classes and workshops and through local agencies who can work with you one-on-one.

Eligibility Criteria for Transitional Living Skills

  1. You are 18 or older but have not reached your 23rd birthday who is/was a current or former foster youth from state or tribal out of home care and
  2. You are/were in foster care in an established dependency through DCYF or a tribal child welfare agency for at least 30 days after your 15th birthday.and/or the contracted service provider.

Contact Information

Independent Living Coordinator and Provider Contact Information

Publications

Washington State’s Foster Care Independent Living, Transitional Living, and Educational and Training Voucher Programs

For more information about Transitional Living, email ILSKIDS@dshs.wa.gov or contact your local DCYF office.

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